LAKE WALES, Fla. – Warner Men's Basketball opened up the back half of their season slate in dominant fashion, securing a victory over Florida College at home in the Turner Athletic Center Saturday evening sing balanced scoring and control on the glass to secure the win in front of the Royals faithful 85-70.

Josh Irwin led all scorers with a game-high 24 points, shooting 8-of-19 from the field, 2-of-5 from three-point range, and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. Seth Childers followed with a complete performance, recording a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double (1st recorded double-double as a Royal). Childers went 5-of-11 from the floor, 2-of-8 from beyond the arc, and 7-of-8 at the line, while anchoring Warner's rebounding effort.

Bryson Castillo contributed 12 points, finishing 5-of-12 from the field and 2-of-8 from three-point range, and also paced the Royals with three assists. On the boards, Childers' 10 rebounds led the way, with Irwin adding nine and Akeem Dauphin pulling down five.

As a team, Warner shot 28-of-66 from the field, 10-of-35 from three-point range, and an efficient 19-of-22 at the free-throw line, capitalizing on key opportunities throughout the contest.
 

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Game Leaders

Points:

• Josh Irwin – 24 (8-19 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6-7 FT)

• Seth Childers – 19 (Double-Double | 5-11 FG, 2-8 3PT, 7-8 FT)

• Bryson Castillo – 12 (5-12 FG, 2-8 3PT)

Rebounds:

• Seth Childers – 10 (Season High)

• Josh Irwin – 9

• Akeem Dauphin – 5

Assists:

• Bryson Castillo – 3
   

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Up Next

With the win, the Royals carry momentum into their next matchup. Warner returns to action on Tuesday, January 7, traveling to Ave Maria University for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.